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Outcry led to HMRC’s helpline closure U-turn
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.
Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
TikTok vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ US ban
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
Tesla profits slump by more than a half
The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.
Government cancelled plans to test free childcare rollout, says watchdog
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
Significant risk to launch untested childcare plans, government accepts
The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.
Pensioners’ fears over income tax burden
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.
Pensioners’ fears over paying income tax
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.